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A group of young people from Bradford District recently connected with some local medical and health experts to discuss some of their questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, publishes reports on services it has inspected in Bradford district. -
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We want to hear what matters to the people of Bradford when it comes to health and social care services for this year.
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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry. -
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Our Annual Report for 2020-21, a very different report to previous years, as with everybody we've had to adapt and find new ways to enagage with the Bradford & District Public.
Please follow the link to download the report. -
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Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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Booster COVID-19 vaccines are now on offer to people in Bradford district for those most at risk. -
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People offered the flu jab in the Bradford district are being encouraged to get it as soon as possible to boost their immunity levels this winter. -
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A Bradford stop-smoking service has been expanded and is now also available in some GP practices and pharmacies in the district. -
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Plans for a £1.7bn redevelopment of Bradford district's hospitals - including a purpose-built single site to replace Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital - have been submitted to the Government. -
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A volunteer-led service that offers activities and support groups for older people and those with long-term conditions across Bradford district has relaunched.
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Free online guided self-help is now available within a week of assessment in Bradford district. -
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New data shows that nearly 20 per cent of the most critically ill COVID patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated. -
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Healthwatch has co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry. -
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Latest COVID-19 booster vaccination FAQs from the NHS (October 2021) -
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Young adult carers from across Bradford district have received grants to help them with their education, employment and training. -
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World Stroke Day (October 29) is this year focusing on the need to act FAST in the aftermath of a stroke. -
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People are this month being urged to be aware of the signs and symptoms of one of the few cancers predicted to increase in the coming years. -
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Many people contact Healthwatch Bradford and District because they are having difficulties finding an NHS dentist. -
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People in Bradford and district are encouraged to support World Diabetes Day (Sunday, November 14), which this year is based around access to diabetes care. -
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Free events are taking place across Bradford and district next week (November 15-21, 2021) to help people of all ages take greater control of their health. -
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Bradford and district residents who are caring for a friend or relative are being invited to get free flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines, and find out more about their rights, at a number of events on Carers Rights Day 2021. -
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Patients across Bradford and district are being asked to "be kind" following an increase in abuse towards people working in GP practices. -
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A well-known Keighley GP surgery is to take on the running of the town’s North Street Surgery on December 1, 2021. -
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More than £900,000 has been awarded to support rough sleepers with drug and alcohol problems in Bradford district. -
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People with friends and relatives in hospital in Bradford have been asked to help keep staff and patients safe by staying away if they have any symptoms of illness. -
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Parents in Bradford are being asked to make sure their children get the flu vaccination this year to protect their children and other family members. -
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Young carers aged 13 and over across Bradford district are being invited to join a new Young Carer Hub on the social media platform Instagram, where they can find advice and support. -
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Young ‘superheroes’ are needed in Bradford to take part in a world-first whooping cough clinical trial. -
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A young mother who was admitted to hospital severely ill with COVID-19 after declining the vaccine has sent a powerful message to pregnant mums, urging them to get their jabs. -
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Support is on offer to people across the Bradford district over the winter months in the form of an advice booklet. -
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More than 30 organisations have signed up to support a campaign to support young people aiming to #SpreadTheKindness across West Yorkshire, with thousands of others getting involved online or through local events. -
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People in Bradford district are being urged to help slow transmission of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant this December by following new rules and keeping safe those who are most vulnerable. -
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Information and advice is available to help keep you and your family well in Bradford district this winter. -
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Changes are being made to the way in which NHS services are funded, planned and delivered in 2022. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found improvements at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, following an inspection in September. -
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The six golden rules resource is a short video intended to to help inform individuals about bone health and fracture prevention, and help to promote patient confidence when approaching doctors to ask for further investigations. -
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Key resources and links are on offer from Diabetes UK to support people with self-care over the coming months. -
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The first point of contact when accessing services in Adult Social Care in Bradford is changing its name to The Independence Advice Hub. -
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People in Bradford district are being warned that some NHS services or non-urgent appointments and treatment could be postponed or delayed as the COVID-19 vaccination booster programme is prioritised. -
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People are being asked to use emergency departments at Bradford district hospitals only if "absolutely necessary" as healthcare professionals face "significant demand" this January. -
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Online support is on offer for adults living with arthritis in the coming weeks. -
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A report has found that "too many older people's mental health needs were invisible before COVID-19" and that the pandemic has only exacerbated this problem. -
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People across Bradford district are being asked to take part in a survey which will help find out if there are the right number of local pharmacies in the right places in our local communities. -
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People in Bradford district are being urged to "remain vigilant" in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 as restrictions are eased.